Futures Methods, Pharma Goals & AI Diagnostics In Use - Your Monthly Digest From The Medical Futurist

Everything we've been working on in one dose Have you ever considered that the future isn't just simply happening, it's not something we must passively endure? In fact, it's quite the opposite: with the right methods and mindset, we can actively influence it. We set out on a massive venture to equip all medical futurists with the necessary tools and techniques so we can all work towards optimal outcomes - regardless of our professional fields. Parts of the work was done in the past weeks - see the video and articles - but the biggest results are to follow in July. This was the topic of [yesterday's live Q&A]( check it out! I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [IS IT POSSIBLE TO PREDICT THE FUTURE?]( Despite the fact that the word “future” is singular in almost every language, there are such things as ‘futures’. We often discuss the future as if it were a single predetermined path. However, in reality, there are numerous potential futures that could unfold. This concept is crucial because it opens up the possibility of actively shaping the future we desire, rather than passively accepting a single inevitable outcome. [WATCH THE VIDEO]( WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Understanding these principals can steer us toward a more desirable future. [AI ASSISTANCE IN CLINICAL TRIALS: THE PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES]( --------------------------------------------------------------- With overall success rates under 8%, conducting clinical trials for drug development is a high-risk endeavour for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. However, the process is an essential part of providing and improving healthcare. Let’s see the various ways AI can help all stages of the process, from trial planning to execution and after-trial assistance. [READ MORE]( WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? We previously considered the long-term role of AI in clinical trials such as in [developing artificial patients]( and [predicting adverse events](. This time we focus on the technology’s near-term, practical potential. [HOW TO PREDICT THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE: METHOD #1 – FORECASTING]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Futures methods have been established techniques for decades in fields such as economics, statistics, and business management – however, they are largely overlooked in healthcare and medicine. This is a luxury: they provide accessible ways to anticipate and prepare for potential future scenarios. This is the first article in our new “How to predict the future of healthcare” series dedicated to teaching these basic futures methods. [READ MORE]( WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? This mindset that lets you systematically think about, prepare for, and shape possible future scenarios. [HOW TO PREDICT THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE: FUTURES WHEEL]( --------------------------------------------------------------- If forecasting helps us answer “what” might happen, the Futures Wheel helps us understand “so what?” – the cascading consequences and opportunities that a single event or trend can set in motion. It is perhaps the simplest method to engage people in thinking about the future in a way that generates a useful, ideally, actionable output. Its strength lies in its flexibility: the central point can be practically anything significant in your area. [READ MORE]( WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Such an easy-to-use technique to map out possible outcomes and their impacts, aiding in proactive planning and decision-making. [THE AI AND DIGITAL HEALTH FUTURE OF PHARMA: PRESCRIPTION FOR CHANGE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 'What are the major trends determining the future of the pharmaceutical sector?' is among the questions I often get. Here I collected the most important driving forces, some are practically knocking at the door, while others offer a glimpse into a more speculative future. In this article, we'll look into both the imminent and the yet-to-be-seen impacts of the digital health and AI revolution on the pharmaceutical industry as I see it in 2024. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? What if we could run clinical trials in a few weeks, for a couple thousand dollars, without animals or humans taking risks? This is a promise from the far future, but certainly a goal to work towards. 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